Growing Long, Healthy Hair | Tips & Tricks

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[@gen65743]

Since I stopped shampooing my hair everyday, the thickness and shine has improved so much! I sleep with it in loose side plaits so it doesn't tangle when I sleep. Every morning in the shower I wet it so the water can rinse loose dirt and germs off. I shampoo it every 3 days when the grease build up starts to show. I do however put conditioner in every day. After my shower I gently comb my conditioned hair and put oil on the ends. I very rarely use heat tools. I love to braid my healthy hair! :)

[@madscientist90]

Sweetheart, you can use coconut oil. I used to have very damaged hair a year ago, 'cause I would succumb my locks to vicious heat damage like blow drying, permanent straightening, harsh chemicals, brushing when wet, etc etc. and after discovering coconut oil, it changed my hair for the best!

[@sangravore]

I love how I can hear the clock in the background.

[@CourtneyPoe]

shampoo strips of the extra heavy oils (noticeable, or slick back your hair even) that were produced at the scalp through out the day, then conditioning adds light oils and softening. its okay to shower everyday. its completely fine for you. blow drying is okay. tip for blow drying is you can use the hotter setting as long as the hair is still very wet, but when it gets about half dry, use the cooler setting on the dryer; leaves it healthy and soft. :)

[@AlliAmIsDelilah]

easily the best tips for ur hair on youtube. hands down

[@ecoINFP]

Yeah, you're definitely right about the shampoo stripping the oils off the hair. It makes a lot of sense. Great advice, thanks!

[@gegl3]

this is the best video on hair growth and general hair care i've ever seen on youtube:)

[@TheLordsBabyGirl]

I never cut my hair. And it grows super fast. I think it's nonsense for people to say that its mandatory to cut it for it to grow... I take great care of my hair, its very special to me. I use organic shampoo and conditioner and i use special treatments for my ends. My hair generally grows about 5 inches a year and is now past my rear. :) Love your tips!

[@keyholes]

I can't believe there is so much hate here. She's trying to help you, people, and it's good advice. If you don't like it, don't watch.

[@amby22369]

As a nurse I can tell you this is very good advice. The only thing that you can put on the ends of your hair to make it healthier is natural oils. Your hair needs oils in order to be healthy. If you wash your hair every day it WILL damage the hair. If you don't want to walk around with greasy hair, buy a dry shampoo that you can spray on the roots. This will help your hair SOOO much.

[@dimovalid]

Loepsie, just forget the haters with their short-term approach to hair. You're on the right track. What is your hair identifier?

[@AllSheWrote2010]

I love your accent and your tips are right on point. These tips are universal for all hair types. Great vid!

[@nataliefreer4956]

Use only conditioner and squeeze most of the water out of your hair before (carefully!) combing your hair with a comb. If you are rushed, at least rinse with fresh water and flip your hair upside down, getting water down to the roots from every angle. Get the conditioner from the root to tip, and from every angle imaginable. Swimmer's shampoo is usually very gel-like, so go swimmer's, normal, swimmer's, normal, normal (shampoo, shampoo, conditioner, conditioner, conditioner) Hope it helps! :)

[@2prevail]

I think your videos are great. Good advice on this one. It's sad that people have the heart to downgrade others.You're beautiful and sweet so don't listen to anyone who has anything negative to say!

[@desirewhitefire]

@simplypianissimo The reason overwashing is bad for hair is because it dries out the actual length of the hair. I only wash my scalp with shampoo. It's easy to do if you put the shampoo on your hands and work it in from your forehead back. Do not bunch your hair up and lather, just apply the soap to your scalp and massage it in. Rinse, then apply conditioner to the whole length. Another option...baking soda rinse for the whole length, no soap or conditioner.

[@oxymephorous]

Love this. Been growing my hair out from a pixie-cut & quit washing my hair w/ shampoo about a year ago. I use a special mix of baking soda & herbal oils to "wash" it w/ cold water, which breaks up the extra oils and bacteria. In between washes i fluff it up w/ a dry shampoo made from corn starch & perfume oils. I also switched to a badger-bristle brush which does a lovely job of smoothing & redistributing the hair's natural oils down to the ends. It's really long now & my husband LOVES it.

[@Kayladiva197]

@PerfectPride everytime your hair is wet, its is more fragile, and more likey to snap. So there is a bigger risk of damaging it. Its better to put your hair under a shower cap when you are showering and not washing your hair. If you feel you need conditioner you can just use a leave-in.

[@ettena93]

Crist: Stop talking trash about others just because you feel ugly. It's no crime to be pretty =) And great vid, btw! : D

[@rosalynanna]

Mine used to be like that too. I used to have to shampoo TWICE every day! You can train it to be less oily though - try tying it up in a ponytail on the top of your head overnight, this discourages oil from travelling down the hair shaft. You can also try a dry shampoo when it's really bad. And try not to brush it too much (I only brush mine when it's damp after I wash it, which is once every three days now). Just wanted to share what helped for me, because I know that it can be a nightmare!

[@zimmerwoman62]

If you don't want to spend as much money on the dry shampoos, baby powder or baking soda work just as well. Sprinkle some on the greasiest parts, wait a few minutes, then comb or brush it out. And the baby powder makes your hair smell nice. c:

[@XlovinlifeXx]

@punkknits9 yes it actually does because the oils in your hair go to the split ends to try to repair them but when u cut them off the oils can be used to make the hair grow xx

[@zeina.h.s2684]

2018 ???

[@purplepepper2503]

Yep xD

[@tassjhead]

i thought i knew the basics of haircare, i can't believe i've been drying my hair incorrectly. i didn't realize how damaging rubbing it with a towel can be! great girl, great video.

[@jewellsomm]

Washing: If your scalp is used to you washing it every single day then it is working hard to make the oils to keep up with you. If you change from washing your hair everyday to every other day or every three days you may notice that it looks extra greasy....it is worth it to suffer through for a while. eventually your scalp will learn how often you are washing your hair and it wont be on overload anymore.

[@LindaUrsin]

I cut mine once a year :) I also use coconut oil, and I was every three to four days, when it gets greasy up top. When drying I squeeze with a towel, and never blow dry. It's not that long yet, but I'm hoping for TBL, since I've had it one before. It was still growing back then.

[@nncee29]

To be honest, i think this is the first vid. that I've seen that actually makes sense. New subbie here(:

[@aRozenn]

Great tips :) I totally agree with you. You forgot "no teasing" haha :p I've got an idea : what you could do is videos with tips to create (or even great websites where to buy) stuff like flowers, fancy bobby pin etc. to decorate a hairdo.

[@nickierainbow]

I dye my hair darker once a month and dont use any heat tools anymore. Since that, my hair just kept looking healthier and shinier and it grows a lot faster. Getting a lot of rest ans taking multi-vitamins also help A LOT.

[@MillyyP]

your english is absolutely amazing!!

[@lilauthor]

@elizm09 usually what i do to avoid having to trim all of my hair more than twice a year is spend an hour or two finding and cutting split ends individually. that way i don't loose the length of my hair because of split ends. I'm really prone to split ends because I live in Phoenix, AZ and we have 115 degree summers.

[@mustybusty]

taking "b vitamin complex" is great to grow hair. take 2 tablets a day. ive been using it for 3 months, my hair was shoulder length and now its way below my shoulders, up to my bra strap. also to get rid of tangles "tangle teezer" is a great brush that doesnt pull or damage hair!

[@Cornball]

I love these tips. First time I've ever encountered someone who gave GOOD hair tips, and not 'So the best way to get your hair to behave is to soak your hair, straighten it, curl the bangs and then get it to hold with gel/hairspray.' >.> Oh, and the always popular 'cut 5 inches off every month and a half to prevent split ends.' u_u Exaggerated, yes, but still >.>

[@jewellsomm]

Also, if you notice that your hair gets greasy really really fast think about if you are touching it and playing with it a lot. Your skin on your hands also creates oils to keep from drying out and if you touch your hair a lot you may be transferring the oil from your hands to your hair, making it look worse. And last, a question for your Loepsie...would you suggest blow drying on a low cool setting as an alternative?

[@Musicismyonlyhope1]

Using Natural yogurt in your hair and leaving it for 20 minutes or so is a good, natural way of helping to hydrate it and it leaves it soft and shiny!

[@PandaArcade]

Not cutting your hair is the worst thing you can do for long hair. The split ends keep unraveling through brushing and combing. A trim keeps it healthy and I've never had a stylist tell me I needed inches cut off like you said they did. They always suggest and inch or two, depending on how much damage is done to your hair and they'll never argue if you ask for less than an inch.

[@18OverTheBridge]

@MakeupByTati I think she means more extreme lengths like knee and ankle length (or longer), because not everybody is capable of growing that long (because of genetics). But I agree that otherwise if people take good care of their hair, they'll be abled to grow it as long as they're capable.

[@cableknit]

@ARMYWIFE0126 It's recommended to cut so often solely to remove the split ends - hence why she says to only trim as much (and as often) as you need (if you don't have split ends, you don't need to cut it). Cutting hair doesn't make it grow faster since you are cutting the dead portions; growth occurs at the root, not at the ends.

[@carolynthompson8531]

You can also use prenatal vitamins.makes hair healthy long and finger nails strong.

[@violintibo]

very good tips. I really appreciate how many tips you gave out that I actually related to!!

[@katandann]

I haven't died, straightened, blow-dried, or used any kind of heat on my hair in over six months. Since my last straightening (which I used to do every day) I have cut a total of about 5-6 inches off my hair, trying to get rid of the damage. My hair is still frizzy and it still breaks. Sometimes I think it's unfair how I do nothing to my hair and other girls DO yet still have healthier hair. Maybe if I switch to Burt's Bees shampoo it will look better (because of sulfates).

[@waterlily716]

omg i just did a video about this, but for curlies! :) you have a lot of good info in this one, thank you! :)

[@eVeRyTiFuL]

@MissPhyscoBiatchh try not washing your hair much as you can, trying doing egg mask, or olive oil mask once a week or a month, don't use anti split end shampoos, since they will just hide your split ends. try using vinegar as a conditioner. I know that sounds gross, but add little bit of vinegar, and a lot of water,and leave that in for a while you do other things, or just leave it in. You can also add rosmary water (hot water + rosemary(preferably fresh once)). hope this helped :D

[@BregolasGreenleaf]

when i dye my hair i always use like natural stuff like chesnuts and stuff it's not like hair dye but more like just henna it gives a dark glow to your hair since my hair is between blonde and brown

[@alexinwonderland5393]

2 years ago i cut my hair to shoulder length and it grew to long hair by the end of the year and this year ive kept the lenght and a year has gone by and it hasnt gotten much longer. i guess my hair has reached its potential growth.

[@abarrellofmonkeys]

i have black hair and i have some blue highlights. my hair grows about an inch and a half per month. i do use a hair dryer. but i never use flat irons or curling irons, or any styling products. i have found that it is best to wash your hair every second day, if you have oily hair. and i really have to disagree with the do not trim your hair part. i have bangs so i trim them just a tiny bit every week, and they grow like weeds.

[@muziekfan4ever]

Right now i am confused, i hear people say its good to cut your hair and I hear people say you shouldnt cut it. My hairdresser told me to cut my hair every 10 weeks to keep it healthy, now, I prefer healthy hair over long hair. So i am definitely goint try the things to keep it healthy

[@RebeccaEllie]

but my hair geta so so damaged it get split ends in 2 moths hel me!!:(

[@lilauthor]

@amzycee123 but if her hair doesn't get extremely greasy it isn't a problem. My hair doesn't get very greasy, so at times i'll go 2 to 2 and a half weeks without washing it. i put it under a showercap and shower every other day, but letting your hair go natural is good for it. (my hair is long enough for me to sit on)

[@alhowell2009]

I like this, split ends cause your hair to not grow as fast (noticeably) so as long as u take care of the hair u already have your hair will noticeably grow faster ^_^

[@Kaylah087]

I think you are absolutely lovely. You pretty, pretty girl! Great advice. I moved to Thailand a few years ago, and my hair is so much healthier now that I don't blow dry/straighten it. I also discovered Jojoba oil, which is what Thai women use on their hair. Might try coconut oil at some point, not like there is a lack of coconuts in Thailand! Your video and advice is excellent, really loved the sock bun one too! I actually have a sock in my hair right now...

[@verrenyeux]

@Sutasiahime I agree that once a week is alright, especially if you have dry scalp/hair..but anything longer than that and the oils from your hair will tend to transfer onto your skin and cause skin problems.

[@lylygirlygirl]

take your hair as an expensive piece of clothing.... very wise and the best advice for hair :-)

[@rosalynanna]

Yup, that's a great tip too and I have often used baby powder in a pinch!! :) At the moment though I am loving Lush's "No Drought" because it has such a zesty smell that it leaves your hair feeling really fresh. Have never tried baking soda though, so I will have to give that a go - thanks!

[@JJJLongHair4u2c]

Great Job! Great tips! This should help lots of people grow their hair long! Thank you for posting :-)

[@madtay26]

@MissLuv2Smile Actually, she is exactly right. Everyone has a certain length that their hair can grow to. Some people can grow their hair over 6 feet while others can only reach their shoulders.

[@WilsonAlexify]

I feel like I've known you forever! I only get my hair cut when it gets RLY bad, just like you. And if the stylist wants to cut like 2 inches of my hair off, because they think the split ends are too bad, I'm like no! You can't always trust them. And rly? 3 days? I should start washing it less and see if it helps it grow.

[@101jesusfreaks]

@TheFemaleIcelander good point ! I guess what they meant was just getting your hair cut a lot helps with the health not necessarily the length entirely

[@josh90301]

wow, this was very helpful, seems to have compiled everything i knew before, and cleared up things i was unsure of, and I diffidently learned a few things in the new version mostly related to the water thing, thanks for explaining.

[@BraziliAna]

You're so young yet you know so much about hair I'm amazed! Thanks for sharing your hair knowledge! :)

[@deepthistar87]

I never knew about the terminal lenght...thanks for the info

[@Malinkvitblik]

Actually, hair dye does not damage as long as it's not a permanent dye! :D semi permanent dye only temporarily stains the hair, so it's totally fine (Y) Love, love, love your hair! if you check out my videos (except for the last one where I had used a curling-iron) you'll see that I look like a sheep without straightening my hair.... Gaah, got to avoid the flat-iron though.....

[@lilwaternymph]

@jazzcolabear Fish oil is really good for you. You need your omega-3...And most fish oil tablets say to take 2 tablets to get the recommended dosage. Also, you can't say everyone's hair grows at that length, because it doesn't. It depends on genetics.

[@BQ8911]

I LOVE your nails !!! who's agree ?!

[@cosmicgirl1023]

I love you guys xD! I was just reading the comment section and found this:)! Even though you maybe didn't mean to have other people stalk your comments, uh, may I just say; Thank you:D

[@keyholes]

@Apotbellyext 1. You only need to cut the ends that are split, which you can trim individually as you see them. 2. The entire hair shaft is dead as soon as it leaves the scalp - nothing can 'repair' or 'heal' it. The sebum/oil from your scalp can help protect the hair, but it doesn't repair. 3. Her hair is henna-ed. Henna gives an orange/reddish tint to hair, like an all natural hair dye, and also conditions the hair. Shouldn't you know vaguely what you're talking about to do the same thing?

[@darbymcginnis7902]

well the thing is that if u cut your hair only 2 times or less in a year your ends will become sparse and split and that will stop your hair from growing. also this one lady was telling me great tips and tricks on how to take care of my hair and they have really helped me out. i can make a video on my channel if any of you want to know all the secrets.

[@LilyFlor1]

that is so beutiful to say :) treat your hair like is something precious because it is ;) love it!! you're awesome!

[@iBeyondDesires]

Btw, hair doesn't die. Even after you pull it out of your head it is still living. It's not dead it's just dry and old. Hair lives on forever but after it falls out it dries up.

[@leipzigGamer]

@JustGlamorouslyAlive Water has a different pH than the hair. Olive oil has a more similar pH to hair.

[@dimovalid]

@xee0o split ends appear as result of damage. if you treat your hair nice, wear up-dos and protect it while you sleep (silk bonnet for example) you may never get split ends, which means you don't need to trim. Using this strategy I haven;t cut for more than an year now and my hair still doesn't need it, it looks and it feels healthier than ever.

[@MeNMoosey]

hanging upside down increases bloodflow to your head, which stimulates hairgrowth.

[@TheUnwrittenWriter]

@carolineblackrocks You should cut your hair, maybe every 2-3 months, and the length is 1-3 cm or enough to remove split/damaged ends. Your hairdresser sometimes reccomends every 6-8 weeks because they want to maintain or preserve the style that you wanted, and take away little bits of damage. Also your scalp notices the difference in length, and because your body is always trying to find balance, your scalp will grow hair until the balance is met.

[@ZooMonkeyful]

Hi , this was really useful...i'm thinking of growing my hair. 1 Q! How long have you been growing your hair for??? What age were you when you started growing it ??? That would be really useful to know! Thanks again!

[@chocoissablify]

Is these tips on all types of hair? My hair hates cold and loves the heat, meaning whenever I blow dry it, it would seen healthier than when I air dry it.

[@HimeFashion]

None of my hairdressers listen to what I asked for, they always cut few inches off even I've told them I only need a little trim no more than 1/2 an inch off, frustrating! My hair used to be an inch past my belly button, now 3 inches shorter than my belly button -_-, I have many other bad experiences, so I've decided I will do my own hair now!

[@eshasharma89]

Thanks dear!! Your advice is very useful. I also realize how rude I was with my hair.

[@TheBeautyKitten]

you know so much about hair! great vid!

[@DouniaELauraICIOUS]

I've got a straightener what says you can use it on wet hair> does that also fry your hair?

[@unicornus33]

@celebriangel i totally agree with you. as a person that has been trying for like five years to grow their hair out, i finally realized that would never happen if i conitnued to allow professionals to "trim" my hair. I say take off half an inch and they always take off close to six inches! and for me that takes almost a year to replace. I think they are trained to hate hair in beauty college or something. Anyway, I cut my own hair now and even if i mess it up, at least its the length i wanted

[@TeIITaIeHeart]

Unfortunately when it comes to your body adapting to less showering, it takes time. I used to have short hair that I would have to wash daily because my bangs would get greasy if I didn't. It's a lot of will power, but you have to resist the urge to clean it. I decreased my natural oil output by showering only every other day. Now while that may sound nasty, your body will learn that it no longer has to pump out so much oil. I have longer hair now, but my bangs don't get as greasy anymore.

[@forliflower4904]

1.lemon juice which I always use to lighten works well for me and it makes it smell lemony mmm... and all you do is spray some in then stay in the sun all day

[@jules11589]

@emmyarm i put it in my hair/scalp the night before i know im going to shower, as condiitoner overnight. but u have to wash it out before u go out (looks really oily) i actually use it as a moisturizer on my face/body everyday. been doing it for over a year now. my best beauty secret thanks to loepsie. if i were u , id google all the benefits of coconut oil...u can use it for so many things. its crazy.

[@snorkmimimimimi]

Also, one more question: I've got a friend with short hair who washes her hair every morning, as it does tend to look rather greasy when she wakes up. I keep telling her it's bad for her hair, but I understand her desire to not have greasy hair. So, how long would she have to wait to reach a sort of equilibrium (for lack of a better word), or to return her hair to a natural oiliness? Or should she just keep washing it daily, since it's short? (About chin-length, I'd say.)

[@appleorangelove]

@AeroPosTale781 It's not dead straight or perfectly groomed looking because she doesn't use straighteners or curlers on it. doesn't mean her hair's not actually healthy.

[@MariaPaulahCastroReis]

I cut my hair in a space of two months because it is very dry and it breaks very easily

[@xxiGummyxGabbiexx]

well i used to have my hair down to my butt soo it was very long and i would only blowdry it and it grew about 1 inch to 1 1/2 inches a month so the blowdrything is not that damaging... i slowly cut it off more and more over the years and nows its a lil past my shoulder and i blowdry and straighten 99% of the time and iv dyed my hair black and gotten a few highlights in different colors but no bleach and it grows a little slower but gair ages and as you get older itll age with you

[@Angelow07]

@invisiblemam No. I cut my hair like once a year and I'm fine, how can I do that? because I take good care of it so I don't get split ends that fast. And no, a 3 year old don't know these things? You can clearly see in the comments that people think her advise was helpful, I liked it too.

[@didashki]

Great video! I only disagree not to cut the hair for so long. At least half a centimeter every 2-3 months...

[@FamoussLastWordss]

I wash my hair everyday and i dye my hair but my hair has still got to from shoulder lenght to half way down my back in like 4 months!!

[@verrenyeux]

@101foreveryoung Well, "dead" or split ends really depend on your hair texture. Someone with stronger hair may not need to cut their hair for a whole year; I certainly don't. I have elbow-length hair and I haven't cut it for over a year. I've only ever found one or two split ends which I simply snip off with nail scissors. Even the weakest, dryest hair, though, doesn't need to be cut every three months like the hairdressers say. The ends can be taken care of with serums and haircare products.

[@KalmYoTitz]

You should be a hair model!

[@onlyonekatie]

also massage your scalp;D increases blood flow to the head and makes it grow quicker

[@lovebreaxnna]

Is there a way to straighten your hair without using heat? I'm trying to lay off using heat on my hair, but I really don't like how my hair looks naturally when I don't straighten it

[@iBeyondDesires]

When you wash your hair to much it loses it's natural oils. If your hair lacks natural oils it won't curl or straighten as well. Don't tie your hair up or braid it to often, it drains your hair out. Be gentle with your hair, treat it as if it was your bestest friend. Massage your head more often, and yes please do shower but wash your hair only 5 times a week. I recommend dry shampoos (dandruff shampoos). They don't dry out your hair. Head&Shoulders is better than Selsun Blue

[@ElloMaya]

I'm on the swim team though what should I do? I wash it after I get out of the pool to clean the chlorine out of it.

[@amberhendrix2605]

I know you say that we shouldn't wash our hair daily and I would love to not have to, so do you have any tips to keep my hair from looking like a grease ball between washes until it gets use to the times between washes?

[@MegaThemeg]

Have you tried to use a dry shampoo to extend washings? I used to shower every other day, but I've been able to stretch that out an extra day or two by applying a dry shampoo (or even cornstarch) to the roots to soak up the oils from the scalp.

[@magicalweirdochuck]

What about when you go to the gym everyday? What do you recommend for hair washing with that?

[@LoonyMariposa]

@IsadorellaConchita Lukewarm like Loepsie already said but, when you rinse the hair with cold water at the very end of washing it, every single hair "closes" and with that it looks more shiny when its dry. Cant describe it that good in english sorry xD But it's really true and I'm also doing it and it helps alot.

[@ElisabettaVS]

I guess Terminal Length at shoulder length is quite rare, if your hair doesn't grow past your shoulders, then the ends are probably getting destroyed by rubbing over your shoulders too often --> wear them in an updo to keep them safe. If that doesn't work... well...